Scholarship Tax Credit

What Impact Will the Federal Tax Credit Have on Public Education?

A Harvard panel discussion

supporting delaware public schools

Join leading voices in education policy for “The Next Phase of School Choice: What Impact Will the Federal Tax Credit Have?” — a compelling session from Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2026 Emerging School Models: Broadening the Landscape for Choice conference.

Hear from Kim Anderson (NEA), Derrell Bradford (50CAN), and Greg Nadeau (Ed3) in a robust panel discussion moderated by Daniel Hamlin (UT Austin) and Paul E. Peterson (Harvard University).

📅 Recorded September 17, 2026 👁️ 1 hour 13 minues

Don’t miss this critical conversation about the new federal scholarship tax credit program.

Mercante explains FSTC to Rick Jensen

Most Delawareans are not aware about the benefits of a new law that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027. And what little is out there is not well understood.  In this 18-minute clip, C4DS’ Nancy Mercante talks with Rick about how it will work if Delaware decides to participate.

LISTEN NOW

chart showing favorability for tax credit scholarships, with dark colors representing support
EdChoice survey finds strong support for the FSTC

In EdChoice’s Schooling in America Survey from the spring of 2026, parents expressed overwhelming support for  refundable tax credits to cover education expenses.  

Even 70 percent of Americans not classified as school parents said they supported the concept. 

Another interesting finding was that while half of public school parents say they would choose another option for their children, roughly 80% of students still attend public schools.

Watch highlights of the 2023 CRI education forum and learn the Delaware story

Each topic is summarized in six-minute clips about Delaware’s education system. 

Academic Performance & Spending – Dr. Tanya Hettler, Ph.D., CRI

Discipline, Violence and Bullying – Dr. Beth Conaway, retired administrator

Teacher Shortages & Student Absenteeism – Rep. Ruth Briggs King

Parental Involvement & School Choice – Britney Mumford, Delaware CAN

Greater Parental Involvement – Adam Coleman, author of Black Victim to Black Victor

Options in School Choice – Americans for Prosperity

 

Where are the parents in this fight for their children's education?

Where are the parents in this fight for their children's education?

Dr. Elana Fishbein asks during the 2023 town halls: what happened to all the parents who would jump in front of a bus for their children? 

Why are they afraid to publicly stand up for their kids? 

(2:14 minutes)

Keep Me Updated on the Latest News and Events

Get news delivered directly to your inbox from Citizens for Delaware Schools.